Start Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14
RBTony PollardTEN · RB41Who to start
Slight leanKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.2 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Kyren Williams and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Start Kyren Williams on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Williams | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.2 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.5 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 64% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kyren Williams vs Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Kyren Williams or Tony Pollard?
Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.